8 years ago
UMaine releases new spud for gourmet, specialty markets
The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.
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8 years ago
A spud is born: UMaine unveils gourmet ‘Pinto Gold’ potato
The University of Maine says it’s releasing a new type of gourmet potato.
8 years ago
Home-care bill would do ‘more harm than good,’ says state chamber president
A ballot initiative that asks voters to approve universal in-home care for Maine residents over 60 or people with disabilities would do “more harm than good” for the population that it intends to serve, according to Dana Connors, president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.
8 years ago
Maine stores spared in latest round of Sears, Kmart closings
Sears Holdings, the suburban Chicago-based entity that controls Sears and Kmart, has spared its stores in Maine from closing after announcing this morning it would close 72 additional stores.
8 years ago
Maine’s strawberry, blueberry and apple crops looking good, experts say
As the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather in Maine, wait five minutes.
8 years ago
DHHS quietly overhauls aid for children, adults in crisis
Editor’s note: This is the first story in a series on the weak spots in Maine’s care for children with mental health challenges.
8 years ago
Maine organic farming icons file for bankruptcy
The Aroostook County organic potato farmer who landed in the national spotlight for his advocacy against one of the world’s biggest agriculture conglomerates has filed with his wife for personal bankruptcy protection.
8 years ago
Proposed farm bill could mean bad news for Maine’s organic farmers
When the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the massive $867 billion 2018 farm bill last week, that was good news for Maine’s small family farms and organic growers according to those who work closely with them.
8 years ago
UMFK student joins elite pre-law program
University of Maine at Fort Kent behavioral science student Glenroy Osbourne will participate in the elite PreLaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) program at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland this summer.
8 years ago
State may increase any-deer permits to all-time high for 2018 hunting season
State biologists on Tuesday unveiled a plan to increase the number of any-deer permits to 84,745. That total is about 8,000 higher than ever allotted in Maine.
